The Christian Nerd Podcast

TCN Podcast - July 6, 2026

The Christian Nerd Podcast is back with some fireworks. Scott starts the show by talking about celebrating America's 250th birthday. Nerd News has stories about apes, pollution monsters, and all sorts of witches. In Approved for All Audiences, Scott looks at some trailers for 13 upcoming movies and shows. And in Jesus Time, he talks about realizing what he lost when he lost his job at the church. Show Notes Intro - 0:00 * "I get by with a little help from my friends." Nerd News - 3:57 * Matt Shakman is going to the apes [https://deadline.com/2026/05/planet-of-the-apes-movie-matt-shakman-fantastic-four-writer-1236883151/#recipient_hashed=2e9db547c7a7fad868f6177cf962a73e559169ef8ed27cfbff83438839b7177c&recipient_salt=8568c58061c226221a661bbee8d2ef70081b597cd8de2e4b119cdced1718c623&utm_medium=email&utm_source=exacttarget&utm_campaign=Deadline_BreakingNews&utm_content=680593_05-06-2026&utm_term=8018262&utm_medium=email&utm_source=exacttarget&utm_campaign=1778097644-Breaking+News+Alert&utm_content=680593_5-6-2026&utm_id=680593] * MGM producing a live action Ferngully movie [https://deadline.com/2026/04/ferngully-live-action-film-amazon-mgm-marielle-heller-directs-1236864500/] * Elden Ring movie coming in 2028 [https://variety.com/2026/film/global/elden-ring-alex-garland-a24-full-cast-release-date-1236725875/] * Rings of Power returning in 2026 [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/the-rings-of-power-season-3-release-date-2026-1236571693/] * The Magician's Nephew pushed back [https://deadline.com/2026/05/narnia-netflix-greta-gerwig-theatrical-release-wide-1236878443/#recipient_hashed=ae412713fd9c326a9747a392f6335a0c5987efcd846f7b66e7cf6b43c7a080f3&recipient_salt=422ad84c6656aa504f3d602add9c306bc52a7403cdd806d6f98cb1634b7ca8ef&utm_medium=email&utm_source=exacttarget&utm_campaign=Deadline_BreakingNews&utm_content=679832_05-01-2026&utm_term=179041?utm_medium=email&utm_source=exacttarget&utm_campaign=1777666906-Breaking+News+Alert&utm_content=679832_5-1-2026&utm_id=679832] * Project Hail Mary is streaming [https://deadline.com/2026/07/project-hail-mary-prime-video-release-date-1236972341/] * Endgame rerelease will feature new scene connecting it to Doomsday [https://deadline.com/2026/04/joe-russo-avengers-endgame-doomsday-sands-1236865209/] * Diego Luna joins Tangled [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/tangled-live-action-diego-luna-cast-1236581994/#recipient_hashed=ae412713fd9c326a9747a392f6335a0c5987efcd846f7b66e7cf6b43c7a080f3&recipient_salt=422ad84c6656aa504f3d602add9c306bc52a7403cdd806d6f98cb1634b7ca8ef&utm_medium=email&utm_source=exacttarget&utm_campaign=Breaking%20News&utm_content=679861_05-01-2026&utm_term=179041?utm_medium=email&utm_source=exacttarget&utm_campaign=1777670783-Breaking+News&utm_content=679861_5-1-2026&utm_id=679861] * Hocus Pocus 3 in development [https://deadline.com/2026/05/hocus-pocus-3-in-works-sanderson-witches-back-1236882927/] * Chris Sanders directing Lilo and Stitch 2 [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/lilo-and-stitch-2-to-be-directed-co-creator-chris-sanders-1236620450/] Approved for All Audiences - 12:23 * T [https://youtu.be/AyIZ9tiiN8I?si=TklJbJvQlmZdKDgE]he Odyssee [https://youtu.be/AyIZ9tiiN8I?si=TklJbJvQlmZdKDgE] * Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85nfSzEho68] * Spider-Man: Brand New Day [https://youtu.be/62bIsvRcPv0?si=okf0RXd9oeHaj6at] * Ted Lasso Season 4 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxZg4SfIURg] * The End of Oak Street [https://youtu.be/3oB9AxspVow?si=9bxnGAH0dkfnWX1N] * The Dog Stars [https://youtu.be/sVCrTJdNtSs?si=NPbUFsSUQSTLMH4z] * Coyote vs. Acme [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-43VeYGiPM] * Onslaught [https://youtu.be/L24CYVpQ-LI?si=0pY1arWjccf_fzZZ] * Clayface [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IxPD-jNdwM] * Hexed [https://youtu.be/mtC4sjABZNw?si=PoNaSXe3QPpJpkNJ] * Gatto [https://youtu.be/NIKfR_uF_d0?si=TmBRKSIIC3w5p__w] * Not Alone [https://youtu.be/wtUdmUTNbO4?si=PGKA-T17nzx8w5dG] * Shrek 5 [https://youtu.be/Swiz1XyfhcI?si=cZxIGPSYFoQvSO14] Jesus Time - 19:55 Goodbye - 26:34 Be sure to check out The Christian Nerd [http://www.thechristiannerd.com/] Like The Christian Nerd on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Christian-Nerd/266089230194950?ref=aymt_homepage_panel] Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-nerd-podcast/id984945727?mt=2&at=&ct=&ign-mpt=uo%3D6] and leave a comment Or use our RSS Feed to subscribe: http://thechristiannerd.libsyn.com/rss [http://thechristiannerd.libsyn.com/rss] Follow The Christian Nerd on Twitter [https://twitter.com/christian_nerd] Follow Scott on Twitter [https://twitter.com/scotthiga] Support The Christian Nerd on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/thechristiannerd] Email Scott at Scott@TheChristianNerd.com [scott@thechristiannerd.com]to get added to The Octagon. Thanks to Nick [https://twitter.com/NikNieb] for The Christian Nerd theme music.

TCN Podcast - July 3, 2026

The Christian Nerd Podcast is back and with cowgirls and Supergirls. Scott starts the show by talking about his his week and the nerdy things he's been up to. He reviews Toy Story 5 and Supergirl in Let's All Go to the Movies. And in Jesus Time, Scott talks about unexpected moments of ministry. Show Notes Intro - 0:00 * "Superman sees the good in everyone and I see the truth." Let's All Go to the Movies * Toy Story 5 - 6:38 * Supergirl - 13:28 Jesus Time - 20:26 Goodbye - 26:00 Be sure to check out The Christian Nerd [http://www.thechristiannerd.com/] Like The Christian Nerd on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Christian-Nerd/266089230194950?ref=aymt_homepage_panel] Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-nerd-podcast/id984945727?mt=2&at=&ct=&ign-mpt=uo%3D6] and leave a comment Or use our RSS Feed to subscribe: http://thechristiannerd.libsyn.com/rss [http://thechristiannerd.libsyn.com/rss] Follow The Christian Nerd on Twitter [https://twitter.com/christian_nerd] Follow Scott on Twitter [https://twitter.com/scotthiga] Support The Christian Nerd on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/thechristiannerd] Email Scott at Scott@TheChristianNerd.com [scott@thechristiannerd.com]to get added to The Octagon. Thanks to Nick [https://twitter.com/NikNieb] for The Christian Nerd theme music.

TCN Podcast - June 26, 2026

The Christian Nerd Podcast is back and ready for the aliens. Scott starts the show by talking about his his trip to Yosemite and a busy month of June. He reviews Disclosure Day in Let's All Go to the Movies. Scott has A List of all the aliens that freaked him out the most. And in Jesus Time, he discusses the Christian practice of having fun. Show Notes Intro - 0:00 * "Today is Disclosure Day." Let's All Go to the Movies - 8:46 A List - 15:11 Jesus Time - 19:02 Goodbye - 26:46 Be sure to check out The Christian Nerd [http://www.thechristiannerd.com/] Like The Christian Nerd on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Christian-Nerd/266089230194950?ref=aymt_homepage_panel] Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-nerd-podcast/id984945727?mt=2&at=&ct=&ign-mpt=uo%3D6] and leave a comment Or use our RSS Feed to subscribe: http://thechristiannerd.libsyn.com/rss [http://thechristiannerd.libsyn.com/rss] Follow The Christian Nerd on Twitter [https://twitter.com/christian_nerd] Follow Scott on Twitter [https://twitter.com/scotthiga] Support The Christian Nerd on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/thechristiannerd] Email Scott at Scott@TheChristianNerd.com [scott@thechristiannerd.com]to get added to The Octagon. Thanks to Nick [https://twitter.com/NikNieb] for The Christian Nerd theme music.

TCN Podcast - June 5, 2026

The Christian Nerd Podcast is back and has the power. Scott starts the show by talking about his week and getting ready to go camping. He reviews Masters of the Universe in Let's All Go to the Movies. Scott talks about the original Masters of the Universe in Another Walk Down Memory Lane. And in Jesus Time, he wonders how we can better tap into the power of the Holy Spirit. Show Notes Intro - 0:00 * "I have the power!" Let's All Go to the Movies - 3:11 Another Walk Down Memory Lane - 14:05 Jesus Time - 26:08 Goodbye - 30:26 Be sure to check out The Christian Nerd [http://www.thechristiannerd.com/] Like The Christian Nerd on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Christian-Nerd/266089230194950?ref=aymt_homepage_panel] Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-nerd-podcast/id984945727?mt=2&at=&ct=&ign-mpt=uo%3D6] and leave a comment Or use our RSS Feed to subscribe: http://thechristiannerd.libsyn.com/rss [http://thechristiannerd.libsyn.com/rss] Follow The Christian Nerd on Twitter [https://twitter.com/christian_nerd] Follow Scott on Twitter [https://twitter.com/scotthiga] Support The Christian Nerd on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/thechristiannerd] Email Scott at Scott@TheChristianNerd.com [scott@thechristiannerd.com]to get added to The Octagon. Thanks to Nick [https://twitter.com/NikNieb] for The Christian Nerd theme music.

TCN Podcast - June 1, 2026

The Christian Nerd Podcast is back after a month. Scott starts the show by talking about his weekend and some encouragement he got from the Midwest. He talks about what he was up to in May in What Are You Doing. In Let's All Go to the Movies, Scott reviews The Mandalorian and Grogu. And in Jesus Time, he talks about super practical rhythms unlocking something so much more. Show Notes Intro - 0:00 * "This is the way." What Are You Doing? - 6:48 Let's All Go to the Movies - 16:26 Jesus Time - 25:38 Goodbye - 29:55 Be sure to check out The Christian Nerd [http://www.thechristiannerd.com/] Like The Christian Nerd on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Christian-Nerd/266089230194950?ref=aymt_homepage_panel] Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-nerd-podcast/id984945727?mt=2&at=&ct=&ign-mpt=uo%3D6] and leave a comment Or use our RSS Feed to subscribe: http://thechristiannerd.libsyn.com/rss [http://thechristiannerd.libsyn.com/rss] Follow The Christian Nerd on Twitter [https://twitter.com/christian_nerd] Follow Scott on Twitter [https://twitter.com/scotthiga] Support The Christian Nerd on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/thechristiannerd] Email Scott at Scott@TheChristianNerd.com [scott@thechristiannerd.com]to get added to The Octagon. Thanks to Nick [https://twitter.com/NikNieb] for The Christian Nerd theme music.